Running and Photography Running and photography are two hobbies I’m very fond of. This post will go through why I’m such an avid running photographer and why I think it can enhance your running experience. I will also list the tips I’ve found helpful in getting the best shots. So, can you easily combine the two? I say heck yes! I’m a self-professed amateur at both which gives me the freedom to do each with no pressure whatsoever. I’ve also…
Why Are Exercises to Improve Running Form Important? Every runner that is serious about running faster, more efficiently and injury free should have some set run specific exercises in their weekly training schedule. The benefits of performing exercises that improve running form is that they target muscles that may be underdeveloped or weak. This is imperative to becoming a well rounded runner. Not to mention hugely decreasing the chance of any niggling injuries arising due to these weaker areas. When…
Jim is 33 year old runner from northern NSW Australia, near the beautiful beaches of Coolangatta. Andrew first met Jim at a running group “Border Striders” and they soon became great training buddies as well as great mates. Jim has recently come over to Portugal where he got the chance to run in some new and exciting places and we got the chance to sit down with him and talk about running. So Jim, how long have you been a…
Runner Profile – Margie O’Brien About My First Marathon is our very first runner profile and we are super excited that our very first runner is Andrew’s Mum Margie! Margie O’Brien is an active 67-year old who likes to run regularly to maintain her fitness. Margie is a big believer in the “Use it or Lose It” mentality and does not want or expect to be idle at any stage of her life. She lives in the beautiful seaside…
Just When Things Were Going Well… So you were going along really well and had finally made some good breakthroughs in your fitness. And then suddenly a few hiccups, a few bumps in the road and you’re off the fitness “wagon”. I think it’s amazing how quickly we can become unstuck. This is where I’ve found myself this week after several late nights, increased alcohol and many poor food choices. All these adverse health choices have had a domino effect…
Runcation: Run + Vacation Trail running vacations – or “runcations” have become increasingly popular in the last few years and for good reason. But do we actually need to book a runcation or can we just be spontaneous and throw the shoes in before we leave? While the idea of a “runcation” is very appealing, it has also occurred to me that pretty much every holiday I’ve ever been on has included at least some running. As I like…
Below we have gathered together a comprehensive list of terms you may encounter in the trail and running world. We had a lot of fun putting the A to Z Glossary of Trail Running Terms together, even learning a couple of new ones ourselves (plogging?! love it!). If there are any we have missed please leave a comment below! A Aid Station: Areas set up on the running course that have hydration and nutrition ready for competitors. How many aid…
Is It Too Late to Start? It is generally recognised that after forty years of age we start to see the initial signs of ageing or slowing down. If you have never run before, or if you haven’t run for years, you might be asking yourself if running after forty is the most advisable thing to take up. Can my body withstand the demands of this activity, is it even safe to do so? Am I too old to start…
What is Trail Running? Want to know how to get started in trail running? We look at what this amazing sport entails and how to get you out there enjoying the trails with the least fuss. Trail running involves running on anything that is unpaved and/or natural. It can take place on anything from softer, more cushioned surfaces like dirt paths and grass to quite aggressive and technical rocky and irregular terrain. It is an awesome way to achieve your…
Okay, so I can probably categorise myself beyond the beginner stage now but I remember all too well being there and all the struggles that go with it. Instead of following tips and recommendations I was just gung-ho to get to a certain level. I basically ignored all the advice out there in my rush to be a “runner” and therefore fell victim to all the hazards I could so easily have avoided. Here’s my little acronym of advice…